The Tension Surrounding COP28
From 30 November to 12 December, over 70,000 delegates will attend the 28th meeting of the Conference of Parties (commonly known as...
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Annie Herington
- Nov 16
- 3 min
And Their Eyes Turned to the Pacific: The Pacific Forum and Why You Should Care
US-China Rivalry divides the Pacific on anti-nuclear treaties, security deals, deep sea mining, and more as political alliances break down.
Stella Rehbein
- Nov 9
- 3 min
The Impact of Artificial General Intelligence on Climate Reform
With AGI’s data collection abilities, experts can mitigate potential losses of businesses, inform the general public, and reform policy.
Grace Flatow
- Oct 14
- 6 min
The Energy Charter Treaty: The Invisible Enemy of the Renewable Energy Movement
EU reevaluates Energy Charter Treaty due to hindrance on renewable energy goals, prompting member state withdrawals and legal uncertainties.
Katie Gretter
- Sep 26
- 4 min
It’s Been a Month Since the Hawaii Wildfires; What is the Situation Now?
A month after the Hawaii wildfires, the impact of climate change and colonialism in these fires remains present.
Gokul Ramapriyan
- Sep 8
- 3 min
The Implications of Japan's Radioactive Water Disposal
Japan's recent plan to release wastewater from Fukushima has raised questions about environmental repercussions and international diplomacy.
Ilaria Freccia
- Sep 6
- 4 min
The Lost People: Why It’s a Problem for Women That Climate Refugees Don’t Legally Exist
Women are disproportionately impacted by forced displacement due to climate change.
Owen Schacht
- Sep 4
- 5 min
Exxon Knew and Now We Do Too
A recent study shows ExxonMobil knew about climate change since the late 70s, despite assertions denying the validity of climate change.
Isabel Kagoo
- Sep 1
- 5 min
Held v. Montana: The Historic Youth-Led Climate Lawsuit, Trial, and Decision
The historic youth-led climate lawsuit gains a momentous court victory, ensuring hope for future climate lawsuits around the United States.
Grace Flatow
- Jul 24
- 5 min
Taming the ‘Wild West’
The High Seas Treaty, passed by the UN in early March of this year, creates legal provisions in which to protect unregulated waters.
Katherine Clyne
- Jul 17
- 4 min
Switzerland votes in 2050 Net-Zero Climate Law: A victory and controversy
Switzerland's recent approval of a new climate security act has been both victorious and controversial within the Swiss public.
Katherine Clyne
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Protecting Earth While Looking to the Stars: Environmental Groups Versus the FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration is being taken to federal court by Environmental Groups following SpaceX's April 2023 rocket launch.
Katherine Clyne
- May 9
- 3 min
Vanuatu’s Historic Victory for Climate Justice
Article explores Vanuatu's historic victory for climate justice following legal pressure placed on the United Nations Assembly.
Aidan Ruetschle
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Held v. Montana: An Upcoming Constitutional Case for Environmental Responsibility
Important lawsuits are determining the future of environmental law globally. In the United States, Held v. Montana is going to trial from...
Sienna Arrobio
- Apr 3
- 3 min
The United States' Nuclear Future
Since 1945, the scientific practice known as fission (the harnessing of heat energy from splitting atomic particles) single-handedly...
Isabel Kagoo
- Mar 24
- 4 min
Ohio Train Derailment: The Effects of Deregulation on the Environment
The impact of the Ohio Train Derailment on current railway legislation is discussed.
Maddy Nair
- Mar 8
- 3 min
A Massive Blow: Does the Adani Group's Recent Controversy Hurt India's Net-Zero Targets?
The implications of the Adani Group’s fraud allegations on India’s climate change policies.
Owen Schacht
- Feb 24
- 5 min
Exxon Knew and Now We Do Too
‘We do not now have a sufficient scientific understanding of climate change to make reasonable predictions and/or justify drastic...
Charlie Hynes
- Feb 20
- 3 min
Debt-For-Environment Swaps (DFES)
An overview of the recent introduction of ‘debt-for-environment swaps’ (DFES) and weighing of the principal and practical effects.
Rob McBride
- Feb 8
- 5 min
The Impact of Climate Change on Florida's Insurers
In late September last year, Hurricane Ian made landfall on the West Coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson...
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